At our Scottsdale office, we routinely combine the powers of two best-in-class facial rejuvenation treatments: HydraFacial + Dermaplaning. While dermaplaning allows us to gently remove dead cells from the surface of your skin, HydraFacial allows us to deeply clean, exfoliate, hydrate and protect your complexion.
You can absolutely combine dermaplaning with HydraFacial. In fact, these two treatments are best-in-class and complement each other perfectly. By combining dermaplaning and hydrafacial together, these two facial rejuvenation treatments address virtually every skin concern you could possibly have.
The dermaplaning technique
Dermaplaning uses an extremely fine, sterile, surgical-grade scalpel to gently scrape the surface of your skin, removing layers of dead skin, oils, and fine hairs. The technique can only be performed by licensed professionals who've been trained in dermaplaning.
Dermaplaning is a quick procedure and usually takes about 30 minutes to do the entire face. You can expect to be in and out of the office in less than an hour, including your consultation, preparation, treatment, and after care instructions.
While dermaplaning may be a relaxing part of your self-care regimen, there's such thing as too much of a good thing. “It depends on how much facial hair you have, but I would recommend doing it once or twice per month,” Park says. Doing it more can irritate the skin, cause dryness, or make you more prone to sunburn.
A hydrafacial is one of the most powerful, non-invasive skin resurfacing treatments available today. It combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection that removes dead skin cells and impurities, while simultaneously delivering moisturizing serums into the skin.
Dermaplaning is the act of shaving your face with a single blade that resembles a scalpel to help remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz.
It's common to feel a little stubble as your hair starts growing back in after dermaplaning. This doesn't mean that your hair is thicker or more coarse. It has to do with the way each hair was cut straight across. The hair feels different to you, but it's the exact same texture and color as it was before dermaplaning.
The reality is that since dermaplaning involves light feathery strokes, you'll find it to be pleasant and pain-free. Most patients report that it is far more comfortable that popular treatments like waxing, lasering, or threading.
The downsides of dermaplaning
There are a range of common side effects, including breakouts, risk of infection, redness or discoloration, and irritation. The procedure can be costly. The procedure only affects the top layers of your skin, so it isn't as effective as more intensive exfoliation treatments.
This dermaplaning not only helps to reveal smoother skin underneath, but it also reduces the appearance of blackheads, acne scarring, fine lines, and many other blemishes.
Originally an in-office procedure, dermaplaning has now been adapted to be safe for at-home use. The derm version involves a surgical scalpel, applied with steady pressure to remove layers of dead skin cells and peach fuzz for the ultimate exfoliation treatment.
While dermaplaning allows us to gently remove dead cells from the surface of your skin, HydraFacial allows us to deeply clean, exfoliate, hydrate and protect your complexion.
Since your face will be bright and fresh after you receive your HydraFacial, you will not need these skincare products. In addition, you should not receive a dermaplaning treatment, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion treatment for two weeks.
You can expect to see an instant improvement in skin texture and tone, while the long-term effects are increased cell turnover, fewer wrinkles and dark spots, reduction of acne scarring, and the removal of fine facial hair.
As an at-home option, you can shave your upper lip hair (a.k.a dermaplaning), which removes the hair and gently exfoliates the skin for a smooth-looking complexion. If you're looking for a more permanent solution, laser hair removal is your best bet.
Can Dermaplaning Caues Ingrown Hairs? Yes, yes it can. After dermaplaning the face, those baby hairs can resurface as ingrown.
Dermaplaning successfully exfoliates the skin and removes peach fuzz from the face. The procedure does not reach down to the follicles, so the hair will grow back.
Since this treatment works by removing dead skin cells, surface imperfections, and unwanted hair, it's best to get it done every three or four weeks.
Dermaplaning does not affect hair growth
Treatments that work on the surface of the skin cannot affect the root, which is located beneath the surface. This is why it's scientifically impossible for dermaplaning to affect hair growth. Similarly, shaving hair does not affect hair growth.
Face shaving (or dermaplaning how aestheticians like to refer to it), will not cause hair to grow back faster, thicker, or darker.
Yes, there is no doubt that the benefits of Hydrafacial Treatment are well worth the cost. On average, HydraFacial costs between $150 and $300. While this seems a little on the high side, it is a small price to pay for such an investment in your skin.
Unlike other cosmetic treatments, the HydraFacial isn't supposed to cause pain or redness. However, you should avoid this procedure if you have an active rash, such as one related to a rosacea flare.
While this may vary from person to person, you can expect the results of your HydraFacial to last for at least 7 days. In many cases, those results will last much longer. If you do notice that the results of your facial have started to fade, you can always have an additional treatment to maintain those results.